The Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court proudly celebrated the graduation of Logan and Raquel on May 9, 2025, at the Madison County Courthouse, with the Honorable Judge James Kube presiding. This milestone marked the successful completion of a rigorous …
Webster County Court officials, including Judge Michael Burns, Webster County Court staff, County Attorney Patrick Calkins, Public Defender Don Theobald, and Webster County Sheriff’s Office, including Troopers Kavan, Rice, and Potthoff, hosted Law Day for …
O’Neill Elementary’s fifth-grade students had an unforgettable experience as they took part in Law Day, an annual event celebrating the role of law in society. The event was hosted by Holt County legal professionals and law enforcement officers to give …
The Butler County Problem-Solving Court celebrated the graduation of Sean and Preston on February 25, 2025. Judge Tina Marroquin presided over the ceremony. In attendance were Butler County Board Members, District 5 Probation Staff, and friends and family …
On March 3, 2025, Dallas, Austin, and Tavis celebrated their graduation from Problem-Solving Court at the Merrick County Courthouse in Central City. The ceremony was presided over by Judge Rachel A. Daugherty and attended by District 5 probation staff, …
Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke hosted his first Leadership Conference as Chief Justice. He praised the Nebraska Supreme Court’s Commissions and Committees for their exceptional work and expressed his deepest gratitude for their innovative contributions in …
Over the past six months, the Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court has celebrated several graduations. The Honorable James G. Kube, a dedicated member of the Problem-Solving Courts since 2009, presided over the ceremonies. We proudly recognize and commend …
The Sarpy County Adult Drug Treatment Court celebrated the graduation of five participants, on April 28, 2025, at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion. Judge Stefanie Martinez and Judge Robert Wester presided over the ceremony, alongside guests Sarpy …
Douglas County Veteran’s Treatment Court and Young Adult Court hosted a Recovery Walk on Saturday, May 3rd at Memorial Park, raising awareness about the vital role of District 4A Problem-Solving Courts. The event saw a strong turnout, with attendees …
Judge Linda Bauer convened officials from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Probation, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), schools, Educational Service Units (ESU), Hospital, BraveBe, Blue Valley Community Action, County and City …
The Nebraska Judicial Branch has officially issued the Request for Information (RFI)-Judicial Case Management System, seeking input from qualified software development firms and technology solution providers regarding the design and implementation of a …
Law Day, May 1, marks the debut of a new podcast series from Nebraska Public Media. Meyer v. Nebraska: "From small-town Nebraska to landmark Supreme Court case" is the inaugural podcast and features Judge Rachel Daugherty and Clerk of the …
A record-setting number of students gathered in the Kearney High School auditorium on April 29, 2025, to observe the Nebraska Supreme Court in action during its annual Law Day session. This marked the Court’s first-ever visit to Kearney High, made possible …
High school students from across the Omaha Public School District got a firsthand look at how Nebraska’s judicial system works during a visit to the Nebraska Supreme Court courtroom, where they met with Judge Riko Bishop of the Nebraska Court of Appeals. …
This 2025 Supreme Court Problem-Solving Court Month proclamation ceremony will spotlight the work of Nebraska’s veterans treatment courts. Special guest speakers for the April 30, event include Alyssa Bourbon of Kearney, a graduate of the Veterans …
Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) Hall County Team, District 9 Chief Probation Officer Marc Kohmetscher, Hall County Sheriff Rick Conrad, Hall County Attorney Martin Klein, Judge Alfred Corey and Judge Brian McQuay, both from Hall County …
A Women’s History Month exhibit honoring Nebraska women who have shaped the state's legal, political, cultural, and entrepreneurial landscape was displayed in Omaha’s County City Building throughout March. The exhibit, presented by the City of Omaha …
In 2013, the Conference of Chief Justices (CCJ) formed a committee to study and make recommendations regarding the civil litigation systems at the state level. That committee published a 2016 report entitled Call to Action: Achieving Civil Justice for All …
Nebraska's problem-solving courts have issued a new informational flyer to commemorate National Treatment Court Month, which is held each May. The national recognition includes various types of treatment courts such as adult, family, juvenile, impaired …
The National Center for State Courts hosted its most recent convening in Omaha, Nebraska, focused on the role of state courts in effective justice for young people. The event was a collaborative vision of Corey Steel, Nebraska State Court Administrator, …
